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The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce

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emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Dear god someone get me a tissue! This book was like a punch right in my feelings in the best way possible. I cried every night I picked up and read this book. I related to Georgia in so many ways, particularly how she worried about not fitting in with her friends, of being concerned they’re moving on without you and are too busy for you. This book allows us to see Georgia go through this beautiful journey of healing and finding her way back to Eli. I loved seeing them fall back into sync with each other. They clearly saw and understood each other in ways no one else would. Adding in a cursed wedding full of hijinks just added to the second chance magic. You immediately are rooting for them as individuals and together. This book is perfect for fans of Emily Henry. 

Bonus Taylor Swift playlist for this book based on vibes:
Mirrorball 
loml 
You’re Losing Me 
Say Don’t Go 
Labyrinth
Paper Rings (iykyk)
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Business Casual by B.K. Borison

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emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wow this book was perfection! Not only could I not put it down, it had me laughing, swooning, and crying. Easily has taken the top seed for book/couple in the series. I absolutely love Charlie and Nova- as individuals and together! Charlie and Nova are exactly what the other person needed. Charlie just wants what the people he loves needs/wants, that he needs to deserve his place. His journey on realizing he is worthy and loved just as he is moving. Nova has bubble wrapped her heart and is slowly learning how to let people in again. Charlie slowly but surely worms his way into her life and her heart. I found their story to be so beautiful and both characters to be relatable. Honestly this book is for the mirrorball girlies. Also, it must be said- this is BK’s horniest book by far. This book may be emotional but it is also hot. I cannot go on enough about how excellent this book is, everyone needs to go read it immediately!
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Just My Luck by Lena Hendrix

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emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Abel King is the perfect protective teddy bear with a grumpy exterior. Abel is so hard on himself but he wants the world for those he cares about. He just lights up as his relationship with Sloane and the twins develops. He immediately falls into his husband and father roles like that missing puzzle piece. Sloane is so strong and despite her past is so open to love and what her new life can offer. These two are perfectly matched, they just see and understand each other in a way no one else has. They quickly find themselves being vulnerable with each other. Honorable mention to the sweetest scenes between Abel and the twins! I recommend this for fans of a protective MMC with a past or the marriage of convenience trope. This book was excellent and I could not put it down!
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Mad Love by Willow Aster

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emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I am such a sucker for a good single dad romance (bonus points for cute kids) and this book delivered. The plot setup is a little unconventional compared to others but I think it was well written. I really liked Weston. He desperately wants to be a good dad from the jump. He is kind and observant. He immediately ensures that Caleb is what is most important, including co-parenting. I enjoyed seeing Weston and Sadie’s relationship evolve. Sadie has to heal from her grief and reconcile her thoughts and feelings about her sister. I think the pacing of this book allowed the necessary time for her to work through this. I do wish this book had a little more angst and tension. Despite that I couldn’t put the book down. I recommend this for the single dad and sports romance girlies!
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Play Along by Liz Tomforde

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emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Isaiah Rhodes!!! What a babe! I truly cannot get over how swoony this man is. He is unbelievably observant, caring, thoughtful, and sweet. Isaiah deeply cares about his family and friends. He plays himself out to be this carefree good time guy but he has a lot of depth. He absolutely has it down bad crying in the gym for Kennedy. I loved Kennedy right there with him. She’s been through a lot, never having a person in her corner or building her up. It was beautiful seeing her gain confidence and come into her own with Isaiah’s support. As their relationship grows and evolves they both find ways to support the other. I loved seeing that shift of playing along to the real deal for Kennedy (because let’s be real Isaiah was never playing). This is a top tier Vegas wedding romance and a perfect summer read. As excited I am for Rio’s story, this book has me feral for a Monty x Reese romance. 
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Just Getting Started by Scott Simon, Tony Bennett

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lighthearted medium-paced

3.75

This book is a unique take on a memoir, each chapter highlights an influential person or place in Tony’s life rather than a chronological outline of his life. Some of the chapters felt more like mini biographies or the person without much detail on their connection and relationship. I wish there was more of that for each individual featured. Despite that this book is a quick and interesting read.
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A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston

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emotional lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Reading this book feels exactly like getting stuck in a Hallmark movie. The magical realism of this book is immersive and you can visual the whole town. The pacing felt quite slow. It felt that there wasn’t much plot so the book would’ve benefitted from a faster pace. I also wish the “twist” was more surprising. It felt too clear from early on. I did enjoy Anders and Elsy’s love story. I wish we got to experience Anders POV. I think seeing him work through his grief would’ve made for a more compelling read. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed Ashley Poston’s previous books.
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Blush by Opal Carew

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

This book is very fast paced and a quick read. While it offers up some hot spicy scenes it leaves the reader wanting more of an emotional component between the characters. Their development is rushed as is their conflict resolution. I think this book would’ve been stronger if the characters were more fleshed out. 
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The Break-Up Pact by Emma Lord

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emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book is a beautiful mix of overcoming grief (and guilt), moving on from pasts and past relationships that held you back, and building a new future with the one you’ve always loved. This book is filled with yearning. Yearning over your long time crush and yearning over the loss of your sister/friend. I really felt for both June and Levi, they had been through it and were finding their way back to themselves and to each other. At times I felt the pacing was slow, particularly in the last 25%. I did enjoy reading this book. It had me craving a beachside scone. I recommend this to fans of You With a View by Jessica Joyce and Beach Read by Emily Henry. 

*I received the ARC for free from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.* 
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Love Unwritten by Lauren Asher

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emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I am such a sucker for a single dad x nanny romance. I really loved the tension in the first half of the book. You can really feel that push and pull between Rafael and Ellie. They both have been through things and find ways to support each other while putting in the work to fight their insecurities and traumas. I really enjoyed seeing their relationship evolve. That being said the second half to last quarter of the book did drag a bit. This book did not need to be 600+ pages. I think the book would have benefitted from some faster pacing after the slow burn simmered. Also it must be said I just adore Nico. He is the cutest and such a sweet little soul. His relationship with Ellie warmed my heart. I also loved seeing him and Rafael re-build their bond. I recommend this for the single dad x nanny and billionaire romance girlies! 
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